Fisker to establish new Technical Center in preparation for next stage of Atlantic development

Fisker Automotive announced plans to establish a new Technical Center in the Midwest, with South Eastern Michigan as one of the potential locations - paving the way for ongoing development of its second model line, the Fisker Atlantic.

The new facility, currently planned to

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Boeing, SilkAir finalise order for 54 737s

Boeing and SilkAir have finalised an order for 54 Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAX 8s worth $4.9-billion at list prices. With this agreement, the 737 MAX has accumulated 969 orders to date.

SilkAir's order for 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s is the largest order in the

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles deliveries up by 5 per cent worldwide in October

From January to October, the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Brand delivered 455,400 urban delivery vehicles, transporters and pickups to customers all over the world. Compared to the corresponding period last year (January-October 2011:

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28 Mini fans cram into the record books

A team of gym members from East Sussex have smashed two Guinness World Records world records for the number of people inside both a classic Mini and a 2012 Mini.

28 flexible ladies crammed their way into the Mini Hatch at Potters Fields Park, London as part of the

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Jaguar Land Rover appoints new Head of Global PR Communications

Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Fiona Pargeter to the position of Head of Global PR Communications, with responsibility for the company's global PR strategy incorporating all product and corporate matters. She will join the Executive Committee of the company reporting

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Ford Motor Company Fund pledges $1-million to American Red Cross

Ford Motor Company Fund is pledging $1-million to the American Red Cross for workplace development training for veterans, military members and their families, as well as to disaster relief through the Red Cross Disaster Responder program.

In this two-year commitment,

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Lothar Schupet is new General Director BMW Group Slovenia

The December 1, 2012, the BMW Group Slovenia have been personnel changes. Lothar Schupet (34), who was previously responsible for the development of new markets within the BMW Group Central and Eastern Europe, will become General Manager of BMW Group

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First German-made Amarok in UK will save animals with the RSPCA

The Amarok has been a huge success since its European launch in 2011, and to improve supply and availability, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now producing this model at its factory in Hanover, Germany (production also continues in Argentina).

The first

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BMW Group Financial Services offers assistance to customers and dealers impacted by Hurricane Sandy

BMW Group Financial Services has taken a proactive approach in assisting customers and dealers impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Associates of BMW Group Financial Services northern New Jersey headquarters and members of the company's regional field

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Mercedes-Benz UK finalises revamp of Strategic Account Manager team

Mercedes-Benz UK has revitalised its line-up of Fleet Strategic Account Managers. In a move aimed at continuing the significant growth already achieved, it highlights the commitment made by Mercedes-Benz Fleet of being 'easy to do business with'.

The revamp comes

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Mazda's 'Defy Convention' campaign wins Dadi award

Mazda's innovative 'Defy Convention' quarterly e-newsletter to consumers won the 'Best use of Email' category at last week's 2012 Dadi awards ceremony.

The Dadis (The Drum awards for the digital industries) recognise and reward digital excellence.  Now in

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